Toast the Holiday Season With Uplifting Cocktails
Get into the spirit of the season with jolly libations. There’s so much to love about seasonal cocktails. These winter drinks can stir nostalgia and...
The Kaisers’ Holiday Light Display Brings Good Cheer to Woodbury
The Kaiser family celebrate a lifetime of holiday cheer. For over two decades, John and Barbara Kaiser have transformed their Bridgewater Court home...
Winter Solstice Bonfire at Belwin Conservancy
Belwin Conservancy invites you to join its annual event. December 21 marks the winter solstice—and Belwin Conservancy is celebrating the winter...
See the Holidays in a New Light
This abstract image showcases the beauty of a Christmas tree. Photographer Fred Manthey says he used a lens ball, “a clear acrylic sphere about the...
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Dodge Nature Center
Dodge Nature Center is the oldest-running nature center in Minnesota and a pioneer in environmental education. Dodge is a community-funded nonprofit organization offering 8+ miles of trails across 460+ acres of hardwood forests, wetlands, and rolling prairies within the cities of West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, and Cottage Grove. Shepard Farm is Dodge Nature Center’s property in Cottage Grove and the nature center in your neighborhood. Only 11 miles from the heart of Woodbury, Shepard Farm offers 140 acres of greenspace for people of all ages to experience the outdoors and learn something...
Noteworthy
Christmas Eve Memories From 1955
It was a memorable Christmas Eve in 1955 for the little 5-year old blond-haired girl in the checked dress. My uncle Roy, his well-dressed wife,...
St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center Gives Back
When a mother of two needed a place to live, she walked into St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center (CRC) and found hope. Welcomed with open arms,...
The Mother of Skoolie
Sue McKeown has been running youth programs for Community Education in District 833 for over 25 years. Most likely, you have met her at the Skoolie...
Crostini Is the Perfect Holiday Appetizer
While hosting friends and family for holiday dinners, home cooks often need a go-to nibble to keep hungry guests at bay until the meal is ready for...
Events
New Year’s Eve Matinee 2024
This afternoon event is geared toward children ages 3-8. Enjoy large inflatables, obstacle courses, music and more. Early registration is suggested;...
New Year’s Eve Family Celebration 2024
The New Year’s Eve Family Celebration is recommended for children under 12 years old. The event features large inflatables, obstacle courses, music...
Life of a Civil War Soldier
Civil War History will be shared by Mr. Mike Frain, guest speaker, who has been providing lectures and demonstrations on the American Soldier in the...
Let’s Talk: Writing Your Life Story
Let’s Talk is an opportunity for seniors to get together to talk about a particular topic. These gatherings are a fun, relaxed way to meet new...
Let’s Talk: Family Heirlooms
Let’s Talk is an opportunity for seniors to get together to talk about a particular topic. These gatherings are a fun, relaxed way to meet new...
In This Issue
Welcome to the December 2024 Issue
Readers, welcome to our final issue of 2024. From planning and writing to editing and seeing the past 12 editions of Woodbury Magazine come to life—it has been a delight to bring you all the...
Toast the Holiday Season With Uplifting Cocktails
Get into the spirit of the season with jolly libations. There’s so much to love about seasonal cocktails. These winter drinks can stir nostalgia and holiday spirit in just a sip. Made with seasonal...
How One Family Gives Back to Their Roots
Woodbury's Carachuri family calls Cozumel, Mexico a second home. Known for its turquoise water and light, sandy beaches, Cozumel, Mexico, is a destination of dreams, located in the Caribbean off the...
Christmas Eve Memories From 1955
It was a memorable Christmas Eve in 1955 for the little 5-year old blond-haired girl in the checked dress. My uncle Roy, his well-dressed wife, Vivian, and their daughter had just traveled to...
See the Holidays in a New Light
This abstract image showcases the beauty of a Christmas tree. Photographer Fred Manthey says he used a lens ball, “a clear acrylic sphere about the size of a tennis ball, positioned in the tree...
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